Always prefer the top position, cause your striking will be way more effective.
If you are in a bot position always look for an escape or even better a sweep.
| Comparison | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Freestyle Wrestling |
|---|---|---|
| Overall goal | Submission | Ground and Pound (GnP) |
| From sidemount | to Mount | to Crucifix |
| From exposed back | to Backmount | to Backride |
The way to go is to have both of these ground fighting metas in your repertoire.
Example: Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov (UFC 229)
Khabib was keeping Conor lots of the time in Ground and Pound, but finished him in the end with a RNC (Rear naked choke) from the Backmount on the ground.